Accountant

Baltimore Medical System, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Medical System, Inc. in the Greater Baltimore area seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Controller in ensuring GAAP-compliant general ledger accuracy and timely monthly financial statements.

This role emphasizes analytical ability and strong computer skills to contribute to the Finance Department's operations. Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and assisting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or accounting concentration required.
• 2–3 years accounting experience required; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close per procedures and GAAP.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyze income statements monthly.
• Prepare monthly journal entries with supporting docs.
• Prepare monthly expense accruals.
• Analyze variances and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Respond to information requests and assist with audits.

Skills

GAAP

General ledger

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

• Job Category Finance
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Current Employees Must Apply Through Their Kronos Employee Account

The Staff Accountant assists the Controller in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data in the general ledger. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in assisting the Controller with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements. This position requires accurately maintaining the general ledger and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), a high degree of analytical ability, and strong computer skills. Exercises independent judgement and utilizes sound knowledge of accounting principles to contribute to the overall operation of the Finance Department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete month-end close process in accordance with the established procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by reconciling balance sheet accounts and analyzing income statement accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly journal entries with supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly expense accruals
• Analyze significant account variances each month and prepare reclassification and adjusting journal entries as appropriate
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of the organization’s general ledger structure, accounting principles and department policies and procedures
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
• Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
• Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Accounting.

Experience:

Two to three years previous accounting experience required. Healthcare experience preferred.

Supervision received from

Controller

Summary

Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is a community-based, nonprofit organization that provides quality primary/outpatient care services in the Greater Baltimore area. BMS is the largest FQHC in Maryland, and we offer a variety of comprehensive primary and behavioral health services through five (5) community health centers and eight (8) school-based health centers. We have a competitive salary based on experience and generous benefits (single and family) for employees working 30 or more hours per week that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off,paid holidays, tuition assistance, and more!